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Hadena bicruris (Hufnagel, 1766)
Noctuidae: Hadeninae
2173 / 73.281
Photo © Dave Appleton,  01/06/2012 - Bintree Wood

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Campion
Sideridis rivularis
Tawny Shears
Hadena perplexa
Forewing: 14-17mm.
Flight: Two generations May-July. Aug-Sept.
Foodplant:   Red, White and Sea Campion.
Red List: Least Concern (LC)
GB Status: Common
Verification Grade:  Adult: 2
Status
Many habitats.
Widespread and common.

Very similar to Campion, but does not show the Purple highlights of that species.

Recorded in 67 (91%) of 74 10k Squares.
First Recorded in 1930.
Last Recorded in 2025.
Additional Stats
Latest 10 Records
Date#VC10kArea
07/07/2025127TG31Upton
06/07/2025228TF63Dersingham
05/07/2025127TG42Eccles
05/07/2025127TG21Norwich (Catton)
05/07/2025128TF63Hunstanton (S)
05/07/2025127TG31Upton
05/07/2025127TG10Cringleford (UEA)
05/07/2025127TG13Aldborough / Hanworth
05/07/2025127TG20Norwich (Thorpe St Andrew)
05/07/2025128TL99Griston / Northacre
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